If the bleeding is controlled, run the cut under water. This is the most effective action you can take to prevent infection. I recommend gently rinsing it, wrapping it in gauze, and then gathering two Ziploc bags.
Place it into the first bag and then take the other bag and put some ice into it. Place the bag with the skin inside the bag with the ice, as the cooling gives a better chance of tissue survival. Avoid directly applying ice to the tissue. Some of the worst cuts are from animals, including dogs, and even human bites. Certain parts of the body are also more prone to infection. When on the hands, a laceration — which is a deep cut or tear with two separate edges of skin — is at higher risk of infection.
The face and scalp are less prone. Some patients are more susceptible to infection, including diabetic or immunosuppressed individuals who have had organ transplants or chemotherapy treatment, or those using steroids for conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. You should get checked within 12 and 24 hours for head and neck wounds and about six hours for arm, leg or trunk wounds. Generally, the older the wound is, the higher the chance of infection.
DP : That depends on the level of medical knowledge or experience of the person. MR : Are there any advantages to getting stitches rather than letting a wound heal on its own? DP : Yes. In many, many cases you can improve the scar effect by getting stitches. It will also get the wounded area back to normal function sooner. MR : What is the average time that stitches need to stay in? As soon as you or a loved one gets a cut, your first priority is to stop the bleeding.
Wash your hands thoroughly, and put on your disposable gloves if available. Remove any clothing that covers the wound. Cover the wound with sterile gauze and apply gentle, continuous pressure to the cut. At the same time, keep the cut elevated so that it is higher than your heart. This should slowly stop the bleeding. If you do, it could pull away a scab that is beginning to form, which will restart or worsen the bleeding.
Instead, use more gauze on top and continue to apply pressure until the bleeding has stopped. Once the bleeding has stopped, carefully remove the gauze. If you feel any resistance, you can use some warm water to remove the gauze safely without disturbing the new scab. The next step is to clean the wound. Research shows that the best way to clean your injury is by rinsing it with lukewarm, potable water, making sure to wash away any debris in the wound.
This is a more sanitary option. Gently clean around the cut with soap and water to prevent infection. There are a few main reasons you might need stitches. This size of cut is likely to bleed excessively and will need stitches to stop the bleeding. A puncture wound , like the one caused by stepping on a nail or a dog bite, can cause a deep laceration that can lead to serious infection.
Some cuts are harder to heal because of their location. Treatment by a doctor is more likely to be needed for: Wounds that are more than 6. Deep wounds that go down to the fat, muscle, bone, or other deep structures. Deep wounds over a joint, especially if the wound opens when the joint is moved or if pulling the edges of the wound apart shows fat, muscle, bone, or joint structures.
Deep wounds on the hands or fingers. Wounds on the face, lips, or any area where you are worried about scarring for cosmetic reasons. Wounds on the eyelids often need treatment for both functional and cosmetic reasons. Wounds longer than 20 mm 0. Wounds that continue to bleed after 15 minutes of direct pressure. Treatment by a doctor may not be needed for: Wounds with smooth edges that stay together during normal movement of the affected body part.
Shallow wounds less than 6. Most puncture wounds.
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